team
Committed. Motivated. Inspired.
Luis
valdez
Owner
Luis has been a small business owner for almost 15 years. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley and Calabasas, he has struggled with weight and diet all of his life.
Over the last few years, he has lost over 175 pounds and keeps it off by hiking, trail running, resistance training and focus on nutrition. Luis continues his wellness journey through Muay Thai.
Taylor
Vijeh
Operations Manager
Taylor is born and raised in Thousand Oaks with a background in finance and accounting. She started taking cardio boxing classes back in 2014 where she met her now husband, Thor, owner and coach of Pugilist Gym. She loves seeing the relationships and community that form at the gym and when she isn’t working participates in both the cardio boxing and Muay Thai classes. In her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, and playing with her dog, Oso.
Jennifer
adams-valdez
Creative Director
Jenny is a creative leader, with over 25 years experience in graphic design, branding, design management and photography. She is a life long learner, enthusiastic collaborator and strong motivator. She is new to the MMA world and couldn't be more proud to join the Pugilist family.